arlington recreation park pedestrian access scoping study

ARLINGTON RECREATION PARK
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
SCOPING STUDY
ARLINGTON STP BP13(14)
Bennington County Regional Commission
Holden Engineering
For: the Town of Arlington
November 2015
Bennington County Regional Commission
Table
of
Contents
Arlington Recreation Park Pedestrian Access Scoping Study
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT PURPOSE & NEED
APPENDIX D: PREFERRED CONCEPTUAL
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ALTERNATIVE
PROJECT BENEFITS3
APPENDIX E: TRAFFIC COUNTS
EXISTING CONDITIONS4
APPENDIX F: CRASH HISTORY
SITE CONSTRAINTS5
APPENDIX G: CORRESPONDENCE WITH
VTRANS ROW SECTION
UTILITY IMPACTS6
NATURAL AND CULTURAL
APPENDIX H: PUBLIC COMMENTS
RESOURCES6
ALTERNATIVE 17
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
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MAINTENANCE17
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT17
COMPATIBILITY WITH TOWN
AND REGIONAL PLANS
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PROJECT TIME LINE
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VIABILITY19
APPENDIX A: NATURAL & CULTURAL
RESOURCES MAP
APPENDIX B: ALTERNATIVES MATRIX
APPENDIX C: CONSTRUCTION COST
ESTIMATE
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PROJECT PURPOSE & NEED
Project Purpose
The project’s purpose is to create a safe and appealing walking route between Arlington’s existing sidewalk
network and the Arlington Recreation Park.
Project Need
There is no safe walking route between Arlington’s village center and the Arlington Recreation Park. The park
has a wide array of facilities, including playing fields for most of the town’s athletic programs. After school,
students walk from the elementary and high schools, on East Arlington Road, to the recreation park located
0.9 miles to the southeast on Route VT7A. The shoulder width
in the no sidewalk area varies between 0.5 feet to 2.0 feet.
Recreation Park
7A
For the first 0.7 miles of this route, there are sidewalks, but
for the last 0.2 miles there are no sidewalks, and students and
residents must walk across private yards and in VT7A’s narrow
shoulder to reach the park.
Most critically, all possible walking routes involve crossing a
busy state highway where there is no crosswalk (VT7A AADT
3,700). Students must either cross VT7A at the existing crosswalk opposite the Town Office, and then cross VT313 without a
crosswalk, or, they must cross VT7A further to the north without a crosswalk.
Chem Clean
No Sidewalk
No Sidewalk
or Xwalk
313
No Xwalk
Long Radii
Existing Xwalk
Town Office
PROJECT BENEFITS
Transportation Benefits
• Leverages public resources in the area, including the Arlington Recreation Park, and Arlington’s existing sidewalk
network.
7A
East Arlin gotn Road
• Creates a safe and appealing walking route between the Arlington Public Schools and Arlington’s village center, and the
Arlington Recreation Park.
Existing
Sidewalk
Public Health Benefits
• Encourages active transportation in a county with an 11%
rate of type 2 diabetes (16% for residents making less than
$25,000).
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Existing Conditions
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
Project Area
VT7A from mile marker (MM) 3.8 at the Arlington Town Office to MM 4.1 at the north
edge of the Chem Clean property boundary.
2012 AADT (Average Annual Daily
Traffic)
VT7A between East Arlington Rd. and VT313
West AADT = 4,300
VT7A between VT313 West and Sunderland
Town Line AADT = 3,700
A student walking along Route VT7A towards the Recreation
Park.
Source: VTrans Route Log AADT’s
Crash History
There were no crashes reported on VT7A
between mile markers 3.8 and 4.1 in VTrans
General Yearly Summaries – Crash Listing 2009
– 2013.
Speed Limit
The speed limit is 35 mph south of Chem Clean,
and 40 mph north of Chem Clean.
Right of Way (ROW)
As part of this study the VTrans ROW section
The path alignment will cross the Chem Clean access (right).
has investigated the ROW width for VT 7A in the
The steep embankment on the east side of VT7A (left) makes it
project area. Right of way of way information in an unfeasible location for the path.
this area mostly dates from the late 1700’s and
early 1800’s and is somewhat ambiguous. Because the section of road along what is now VT 7A in the project
area was altered in 1811 with no width given in the layout, VTrans has claimed a statutory 3-rod (49.5 feet)
right of way. For more information, see Appendix, Correspondence with VTrans ROW Section. In addition to
the state ROW, the Town also has a permanent path easement along the proposed path alignment through the
Naaktgeboren property.
Pedestrian Generators
The Arlington Recreation Park is a Town park with baseball, softball, and soccer fields; tennis and basket4
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Existing Conditions
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ball courts; a swimming pond; and a small golf
course. The access path to the park is located on
the west side of VT7A, approximately ¼ mile
north of the village center.
Arlington’s walkable village center has residential streets; a post office; municipal offices; and
business including convenience stores, banks,
and an historic inn and restaurant. Arlington’s
schools and public library are on East Arlington
Road, about half a mile from the village center.
SITE CONSTRAINTS
Intersection of VT313 & VT7A
The VT313/VT7A intersection has long turning radii and lacks
crosswalks.
This intersection was rebuilt into a “T” intersection approximately 10 years ago. There is a new
sidewalk on the western side of VT7A that turns
the corner down the southern side of VT313.
From the new sidewalk, there is no crosswalk
across VT313, and no sidewalk along VT7A
north of VT313. Despite the lack of crosswalks,
some pedestrians cross VT313 here. (Alternatives 5,6, and 7 propose a crosswalk across
VT313, however the concept was rejected at the
public alternatives presentation.)
The existing marble sidewalk slowly disappears near the Ar-
The intersection’s turning radiuses are wide –
lington Inn.
approximately 45’ on the southeast leg and 66’
on the northeast leg. The wide radiuses accommodate truck traffic, but they also create long pedestrian crossing distances and invite fast vehicle turns.
Slope west of VT7A
Approximately 500 feet from the VT7A/313 intersection, a large hill slopes down close to the eastern edge of
VT7A making it an unfeasible location for a path or sidewalk. The shoulder is also narrow there.
Chem Clean
Chem Clean is a service station and convenience store with several gas pumps. There is perpendicular parking
along the building. The existing park access trail entrance is on the north side of the pump area. Efforts should
be made to determine existing conditions before this area is disturbed, because preexisting hazardous material
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or petroleum contaminated soils mitigation costs are non-participating in many federally-funded transportation grants.
UTILITY IMPACTS
There are utility poles in the project area on the west side of VT7A. The lines cross to the east side of the road
at Chem Clean. It is unlikely the proposed project would require relocating poles because there is adequate
distance between the poles and the edge of the ROW for a path.
There are several drain inlets in the project area along the edge of pavement. The path or sidewalk would be
set back from the road and no curbing would be constructed, so the drain inlets would not be impacted.
NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
There are no known natural resources in the project area that would be impacted by the proposed preferred
alternative.
As is shown in the Cultural and Natural
Resource Map (see Appendix), the project area
is outside of nearby floodways and wetlands.
About half of the project area is in the Arlington Village Historic District. The district,
encompassing 180 acres with 190 contributing
resources within the property, was added to the
National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Much of the district centers on Arlington’s
Main St (VT7A). Structures on the National
Register along the proposed pathway to the
recreation park include:
East Side of VT7A from South to North
• Arlington Town Hall (16-1-8)
• “Smith-Canfield House”/Library (16-1-7)
• “Luman Foote House” at 3888 VT7A (161-6)
• “Martin Chester Deming House”/The Arlington Inn (Berger 16-1-5)
• St Margaret Mary’s Roman Catholic
Church/”The Watkins House” (16-1-4)
• “Whitney-Leake House” at 3978 VT7A
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The marble sidewalk in the historic village center from the
Town Office north is in poor condition and may not meet accessibility standards for a firm, stable and slip resistant surface.
(Meade 16-1-3)
• “A.D. Canfield House”/Hill House at 3986 VT7A
(Halle, Lamm 16-1-2)
• West Side of VT7A from South to North
• St James Episcopal Church and Churchyard (15-3-9)
• “Deming Tavern”/The Deming House (Schultz 15-3-5)
• House at 3957 VT7A (Irion 15-3-4)
• House at 3975 VT7A (Hurley 15-3-3)
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PROPOSED CONCRETE
PATH OR THERMAL
PLASTIC MARKINGS.
CHEM CLEAN
CONSIDER CURBED
ISLANDS TO MANAGE
ACCESS
The Preferred Alternative (Alternative 1)
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1 (Preferred Alternative)
Alignment Overview (South to North)
The preferred alternative alignment begins at the Town Office on the east side of VT7A, crosses VT7A approximately 200 feet north of the VT313 intersection on a new mid-block crosswalk, and then continues on
the west side of VT7A on a new shared-use path that joins the existing recreation park’s access trail just north
of the Chem Clean Property.
Reconstruct Existing Marble Sidewalk
The existing marble sidewalk between the Town Office and the Arlington Inn (approximately 330 feet) is in
poor condition and slowly disappears along the northern end of the inn property. Because the marble sidewalk
is an important feature of the Arlington Village Historic District, we recommend restoring the existing marble
sidewalk, as was done elsewhere in the village, by re-setting marble pieces into a concrete base. The sidewalk
must meet ADA requirements to qualify for federal funding.
Construct New Concrete Sidewalk
North of the inn, where the existing sidewalk disappears, a new 180-foot long, five-foot wide concrete sidewalk, separated from the road with a green strip, is proposed.
New Mid-Block Crosswalk
A new mid-block crosswalk across VT7A, located approximately 280 feet from the VT7A/VT313 intersection, is proposed. This location was chosen because of its good site distance (see below).
The crosswalk location meets all of the criteria from the VTrans Guidelines for Pedestrian Crossing Treatments – January 2015.
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VTrans Criteria For Mid-block Crosswalks
Speed Limit 40 mph or less
Minimum of 250 feet of sight distance for 35 mph
posted speed limit and 200 feet for 30 mph.
No other crosswalk within 200 feet
Vehicle volume exceeds 3000 per day
Pedestrian crossing volume peak hour exceeds 20
(children and the elderly count as 2 each), or, if this
threshold is not met, “It may be determined that
pedestrian safety would be enhanced by installing a marked crosswalk.”
Notes
The speed limit at the proposed crossing location is
35 mph. The proposed speed limit is 30 mph.
Sight distance at the proposed x-walk is 467 feet to
the north and 500 feet to the south.
The nearest crosswalk is approximately 625 feet to
the south
2012 AADT was 3,700
The marked crosswalk will enhance pedestrian
safety, because it will direct pedestrians to cross
where the sight distance is best. The crosswalk, the
advanced warning sign, and the flashing beacons will
alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians.
Pedestrian Warning Signs
The crosswalk will have crosswalk signs facing each direction of traffic. We also recommend installing an
advanced pedestrian warning sign 300 feet north of the crosswalk to alert drivers approaching the village from
faster speed zones to the north.
Because this mid-block crossing is in a semi-rural
location where drivers may not expect a crosswalk,
we recommend the pedestrian warning signs be
equipped with solar-powered Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons (RRFB). While the VTrans Guidelines for Pedestrian Crossing Treatments does not
recommend RRFBs for two lane roads with a speed
limit less than 40 mph, and AADT less than 9,000,
in our judgement the need to provide extra emphasis
to this pedestrian crossing justifies their use. These
beacons are meant to emphasize the pedestrian signs
and are recommended where a high percentage of
the pedestrians are young or elderly, or other special
conditions apply, such as nighttime use or a rural location. It is likely that some pedestrians will use the
crosswalk at night or at dusk as some of the recreation park fields are lit at night.
Example of a pedestrian sign with a Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon.
In a 2008 memo, the FHWA gave interim approval for
the use of RRFBs, noting that before and after studies show that installation of RRFBs increases the percent of
motorists who yield to pedestrians from 15-20 percent to the high 80s to nearly 100 percent.
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Shared-use Path
From the new crosswalk to the existing recreation park access path, the proposed facility is an
8-foot wide, asphalt, shared-use path that will
accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists.
The AASHTO Guide for the Development of
Bicycle Facilities recommends a width of 10
to 14 feet for shared use paths with a minimum
width of 8 feet. In this case, the minimum width
is acceptable because the path is short (about
600 feet) and bicycle traffic will be low.
The paved area in front of the Chem Clean
The approximate location of mid-block crosswalk and the beginning
property presents a challenge to the path. In front
of the path.
of the property there is a 200-foot access that accommodates perpendicular parking in front of the
building and a retail gas pump area to the north
of the building. It is not feasible to relocate the
perpendicular parking or the gas pump area, so
the path will cross the access at grade, marked
either with paint, thermoplastic or concrete.
(There is a separate cost estimate for each option.) Access management options are very limited because of the site’s current use, but should
be explored in the project’s design phase.
Gravel Pull-off in front of Arlington Inn
The gravel pull-off in front of the Arlington Inn
should be eliminated. Paving should match typical sections to the south.
The Town owns an easement along the proposed path alignment.
Route VT7A can be seen on the right.
Proposed Speed Limit Changes
The speed limit in the most of project area is 35 mph. Near the gas station it is 40 mph. To reduce the likelihood of a pedestrian/vehicle crash, and to reduce the severity of a crash if it does occur, the plan proposes to
reduce the speed limit by 5 mph in each zone. The 40 mph zone will become 35 mph and the 35 mph zone,
where the proposed crosswalk is, will become 30 mph.
An engineering study is required before changing the speed limit. The study should report traffic volume,
vehicle speed (particularly the 85th percentile speed), and pedestrian activity. In this case, the 85th percentile speed should not be used as the sole criteria for determining the speed limit because vehicle speed is the
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critical factor in survival rates for vehicle/pedestrian
crashes. In this instance, the 85th percentile speed
may reflect, more than rational choices made by
drivers, the road’s highway-style design that does not
change as it enters a village center. For example, the
travel lane widths (roughly 11.5 feet wide) do not
narrow as the road enters the village. Because this
is a state highway, speed limit changes will need to
be approved by the Traffic Committee. Narrowing
the travel lanes to reduce traffic speed should also be
considered.
Impacts to Natural and Cultural Resources
This Preferred Alternative will not disturb any known
natural or cultural resources (see Appendix, Resource
Map)
The path will enter the Chem Clean access here.
• The project is outside of nearby designated wetlands, flood hazard areas, and rare species population areas.
• Most of the alignment is on previously disturbed ground.
• Within the area of the Arlington Village Historic District, the project consists of restoring a section of existing marble sidewalk.
Permits Needed
• VTrans Section 1111 Permit to construct the path in the state ROW
• Categorical Exclusion
Right of Way Impacts
• Permanent easements may be needed from the church, Hurley, and Chem Clean. Alternatively, the facility
could be located closer to the road within the state ROW.
• Temporary construction easements, and possibly slope easements
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CHEM CLEAN
Alternative 2
Alternative 2
This alternative is identical to Alternative 1, except that the new sidewalk would curve slightly towards the
road just north of the Arlington Inn. The slight curve was proposed as a way to add variation to the sidewalk
alignment and to avoid a small slope near the church.
It was decided at the Alternatives Meeting that curving the sidewalk closer to the road was not desirable
because it reduced the area available for a landscaped buffer between the sidewalk and the travel lane. Also, it
would reduce the snow storage area.
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CHEM CLEAN
Alternative #3
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 is identical to the Preferred Alternative except that it proposes an additional crosswalk across
VT7A on the southern side of the VT7A/VT 313 intersection.
This alternative was proposed as a way to give residents living southwest of the VT313/VT7A intersection
a crosswalk to reach the new recreation park sidewalk/path without having to backtrack to the crosswalk in
front of the Town Office. The weakness of this alternative is that pedestrians who use the extra crosswalk
would have to cross VT7A twice to reach the recreation park.
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CHEM CLEAN
Alternative 4
Alternative 4
Alternative 4 is identical to Alternative 3, except that it adds the curve in the sidewalk near the church (see
Alternative 2 discussion).
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CHEM CLEAN
Alternative 5
Alternative 5
This alignment puts the path on the west side of VT7A. Pedestrians walking from the schools would cross
VT7A at the existing crosswalk by the Town Office. A new crosswalk would be striped across VT313, and a
new path or sidewalk would be constructed between VT313 and the existing recreation park access trail on
the north side of the Chem Clean property.
Pros
• This alignment uses an existing crosswalk to cross VT7A, and it provides a new crosswalk across VT313,
which several people at the public meetings said was needed – an argument bolstered by winter photographs that show many footprints crossing VT 313.
Cons
• This alignment is not the path of desire of students walking between the school and the Recreation Park.
Most students seem to stay on the east side of VT7A and cross farther north, near the church.
• Also, the existing geometry of the VT313/VT7A intersection is not favorable for a pedestrian crossing. The
intersection has wide turning radiuses (one is approximately 66 feet), which creates a long crossing distance and fast vehicle turns (see Site Constraints discussion).
• In addition, a new sidewalk would be built across the lawns of two properties potentially creating negative
impacts and ROW complications.
• This alternative was not favored in the public meetings.
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Alternative 6
Alternative 6
This alternative is the same as Alternative #5, except that it adds a crosswalk across VT7A at the VT313 intersection so that pedestrians would have the option of crossing at the intersection.
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CHEM CLEAN
Alternative 7
Alternative 7
This Alternative is a combination of several alternatives. It proposes pedestrian facilities on both sides of
VT7A until the mid-block crossing near the church, and two crosswalks at the VT7A/VT313 intersection.
The advantage of this alternative is that it provides the most options for pedestrians. Its disadvantages are it is
the most expensive option, and it could create negative impacts to the Schultz and Irion properties.
No Build Alternative
The No-Build Alternative must be considered for all projects funded by the Federal Highway Administrative
Act to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The No Build Alternative would not satisfy the Project Purpose & Need Statement. The need for a safe walking and bicycling route between the Arlington schools and the Arlington Recreation Park would remain if the
project were not built.
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Cost Estimate
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
This cost estimate is for the Preferred Alternative. It includes all features discussed under “Preferred Alternative” including reconstruction of the existing marble sidewalk. The tables below include costs that are typical
with federally funded projects. If the Town chooses to construct the project without using federal funds, it is
likely these costs would be lower. (See Appendix for detailed preliminary construction cost estimate)
Alternative A (version with concrete path across Chem Clean access)
Preliminary construction estimate
$129,998
Engineering
25%
$32,500
Construction Inspection
20%
$26,000
Contingency
25%
$32,500
Subtotal
$220,997
Project Administration
TOTAL
15%
$19,500
$240,496
MAINTENANCE
The pavement markings that mark the new crosswalks (and possibly marking the path across the Chem Clean
access) will need to be maintained. Common pavement marking materials are paint, thermoplastic, and epoxy.
Paint is the least expensive and least durable option. Epoxy is a durable material that can last 3-5 years depending on traffic volume and snowplow use. Thermoplastic lasts 3-6 years but is more susceptible to snowplow damage. Concrete is the most durable option to mark the path across the Chem Clean access.
The Town will clear snow in the winter, as sidewalks must be accessible year round.
The state would maintain markings and signs. VTrans may require that the Town sign a maintenance agreement for the mid-block crossing, advance pedestrian warning signs, and landscaping.
The facility (the new asphalt path, concrete sidewalk, and restored marble sidewalk) will need to be maintained throughout its design life.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Two public meetings were held regarding the proposed Arlington Recreation Park Path. A Local Concerns
Meeting was held February 23rd, 2015, and an Alternatives Presentation was held on April 20th, 2015. Both
meetings were well attended (see Appendix, Public Comments).
All abutting property owners were invited to the two public meetings about the project. The meetings were
also posted in the Town Office and in the Bennington Banner. Most abutting property owners attended the
meetings. There was overwhelming support for the Alternatives that propose a pedestrian crossing as shown
in Alternative 1. The Alternatives with a crossing across VT 313 were not supported.
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COMPATIBILITY WITH TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANS
The proposed pedestrian connections from East Arlington Road to the Arlington Recreation Park are consistent with both the Arlington Town Plan (Adopted January 2015) and the Bennington County Regional Plan
(Adopted March 2015). Improved connections to the recreation park are specifically mentioned in both plans
multiple times. The Town Plan cites the need for more pedestrian connections, noting that, “Facilities for
pedestrians and young children on bicycles are very limited in Arlington.” The recreation park is specifically
cited as a high priority under Transportation Actions, stating that “Sidewalks and paths should be improved
and developed to provide safe pedestrian access along 7A,” and “The intersection of Routes 313 and 7A
should be redesigned to provide a crosswalk and to improve the geometry so as to reduce vehicular turning
speeds thereby improving safety” (10.6). The Town Plan also recommends adopting Complete Streets practices in all road construction projects (10.5.3). The Bennington County Regional Plan recommends, “Towns and
villages should seek opportunities to develop new bicycle and pedestrian facilities and connect them to form
networks and to provide access to existing trail networks and outdoor recreational sites.” (8.9) The Arlington
project is also one of the Bennington County Regional Plan’s Highway System Improvement Priorities (10.2)
and Priority Walking and Bicycling Improvement Projects (10.6).
PROJECT TIME LINE (FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT)
Scoping Study approved by Town
Submit funding application to VTrans
Receive grant approval
Grant Agreement executed
Procure design services
Project design/review/permitting/VTrans approvals/
ROW acquisition
Proposal for contractor/advertisement/award
Begin construction
Fall 2015
July, 2016
August, 2016
October, 2016
December, 2016
February, 2017 – April 2020
April, 2020
May, 2020
The typical time to design and construct a bicycle and pedestrian project using federal/state funds, administered through the VTrans Municipal Assistance Bureau (MAB), is 3-5 years. The Bureau’s timeline template
shows a typical project completion time of 41 months.
The project schedule (as a federal/state funded project)
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VIABILITY
• The project is viable, feasible, and would create significant public value for a relatively modest cost.
• The project creates a safe and inviting pedestrian route connecting important origins and destinations – particularly between the Arlington Recreation Park to Arlington’s elementary and high schools.
• The need for the path is identified in Town and Regional Planning Documents.
• The public and abutting property owners support the project. Significant effort was made to solicit input
from the public and abutting property owners. Public comments recognized the need for the project and
were supportive of the preferred alternative.
• The proposed mid-block crossing meets the VTrans Guidelines for Pedestrian Crossing Treatments criteria.
• The preferred alternative would not create any negative impacts to natural or cultural resources. The restored marble sidewalk would enhance the Arlington Village Historic District.
The Arlington Recreation Park
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APPENDIX A NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES MAP Natural and Cultural Resources Map
Pedestrian Improvements
Arlington Historic District
Rare Species Population
VT ANR Wetlands
Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, i-cubed, USDA, USGS, AEX,
Special Flood Hazard Area
Getmapping, Aerogrid, IGN, IGP, and the GIS User Community
¯
0
250
500
750
1,000
Feet
APPENDIX B ALTERNATIVES MATRIX ALTERNATIVES MATRIX
ALT #1
ALT #2
ALT #3
ALT#4
ALT#5
ALT #6
ALT #7
NO BUILD
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Features
Sidewalk on east side of Yes
VT7A to church
Curve in sidewalk between No
inn and church
Mid-­‐block crosswalk near Yes
church
Paved path from crosswalk Yes
to Rec Park entrance trail
Crosswalk across VT7A at No
VT7A/VT313 intersection
Crosswalk across VT313
No
Extend path on west side No
of VT7A to VT313
Lower Speed Limit on VT7A Yes
Relocate driveway at Hurley property
Satisfies Purpose & Need
Impacts
Utilities No impact No impact No impact No impact No Impact No Impact No Impact No impact
Natural Resources No impact No impact No impact No impact No Impact No Impact No impact No impact
Temporary Temporary Temporary Temporary Temporary Temporary Temporary Right of Way rights may rights may rights may rights may rights may rights may rights may No impact
be needed be needed be needed be needed be needed be needed be needed
No negative impacts. Cultural Resources Restores historic marble sidewalk Public Support
Strong
No negative impacts. Restores historic marble sidewalk Medium
No negative impacts. Restores historic marble sidewalk Medium
No negative impacts. Restores historic marble sidewalk Weak
Possible Possible Possible negative negative negative No
impact
impact
impact
Weak
Weak
Weak
Weak
APPENDIXC
CONSTRUCTIONCOSTESTIMATE
ARLINGTON COST ESTIMATE FOR PROPOSED SIDEWALK
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Option #1 -­‐ Painted Sidewalk in front of gas station and crosswalk
ITEM NO.
201.3
203.15
203.31
301.15
406.25
618.11
646.31
646.311
651.15
651.35
DESCRIPTION
THINNING AND TRIMMING COMMON EXCAVATION SAND BORROW SUBBASE OF GRAVEL BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK -­‐ 8 INCH CROSSWALK MARKING SOLAR SYSTEM
CROSSWALK MARKING -­‐ WATERBORNE PAINT SEED TOPSOIL UNIT
ACRE CY CY CY TON SY UNIT
LF LB CY COST
# UNITS
$19,600.00
$10.18
$11.73
$19.21
$127.19
$76.26
$26,000.00
$2.75
$8.23
$29.26
0.5
1176
530
353
206
17
1
600
74
580
PRICE
$9,800.00
$11,971.68
$6,216.90
$6,781.13
$26,201.14
$1,296.42
$26,000.00
$1,650.00
$609.02
$16,970.80
$107,497.09
Option #2 -­‐ Thermoplasic Sidewalk in front of gas station and crosswalk
ITEM NO.
201.3
203.15
203.31
301.15
406.25
618.11
646.31
646.422
651.15
651.35
DESCRIPTION
THINNING AND TRIMMING COMMON EXCAVATION SAND BORROW SUBBASE OF GRAVEL BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK -­‐ 8 INCH CROSSWALK MARKING SOLAR SYSTEM
DURABLE 6 INCH WHITE LINE -­‐ THERMOPLASTIC SEED TOPSOIL UNIT
ACRE CY CY CY TON SY UNIT
LF LB CY COST
$19,600.00
$10.18
$11.73
$19.21
$127.19
$76.26
$26,000.00
$18.00
$8.23
$29.26
# UNITS
0.5
1176
530
353
206
17
1
300
74
580
PRICE
$9,800.00
$11,971.68
$6,216.90
$6,781.13
$26,201.14
$1,296.42
$26,000.00
$5,400.00
$609.02
$16,970.80
$111,247.09
Option #3 -­‐ Concrete Sidewalk in front of gas station and crosswalk
ITEM NO.
201.3
203.15
203.28
203.31
301.15
406.25
618.1
618.11
646.31
651.15
651.35
DESCRIPTION
THINNING AND TRIMMING COMMON EXCAVATION EXCAVATION OF SURFACES AND PAVEMENTS SAND BORROW SUBBASE OF GRAVEL BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK -­‐ 5 INCH PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK -­‐ 8 INCH CROSSWALK MARKING SOLAR SYSTEM
SEED TOPSOIL UNIT
ACRE CY CY CY CY TON SY SY UNIT
LB CY COST
$19,600.00
$10.18
$19.89
$11.73
$19.21
$127.19
$66.53
$76.26
$26,000.00
$8.23
$29.26
# UNITS
0.5
1176
60
530
353
206
113
17
1
74
580
PRICE
$9,800.00
$11,971.68
$1,193.40
$6,216.90
$6,781.13
$26,201.14
$7,517.89
$1,296.42
$26,000.00
$609.02
$16,970.80
$114,558.38
APPENDIXD
PREFERREDCONCEPTUALALTERNATIVE
Preferred Alternative
Proposed Concrete
Path or Thermal Plastic
Markings
Chem Clean
49.5
’
Consider
curbed islands
to manage access
APPENDIX E TRAFFIC COUNTS (AADTs) VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
POLICY, PLANNING AND INTERMODAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Traffic Research Unit
TYPE NO.
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
4A
4A
4A
4A
4A
4A
4A
4A
4A
NAME
FC TOWN
BEGINNING REFERENCE:
MM NAME
07
07
07
07
07
07
16
16
16
CASTLETON
CASTLETON
CASTLETON
CASTLETON
IRA
W RUTLAND
W RUTLAND
W RUTLAND
W RUTLAND
0.493
1.806
3.251
4.008
0.000
0.000
1.223
2.329
2.461
CREEK RD
VT 30
SOUTH ST/NORTH ST
CASTLETON SH
CASTLETON TL
IRA TL
WHIPPLE HOLLOW RD
MARBLE AVE
VT 133
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
BURKE
BURKE
SUTTON
NEWARK
WESTMORE
WESTMORE
WESTMORE
BROWNINGTON
BROWNINGTON
BROWNINGTON
CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON
0.000
0.052
0.000
0.000
0.000
5.628
6.659
0.000
0.690
3.532
0.000
0.835
US 5
BURKE HOLLOW RD
BURKE TL
SUTTON TL
NEWARK TL
HINTON RIDGE RD
N BEACH RD
WESTMORE TL
VT 58
PEPIN RD
BROWNINGTON TL
HUDSON RD
16
16
16
16
16
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
SHAFTSBURY
SHAFTSBURY
SHAFTSBURY
SHAFTSBURY
SHAFTSBURY
SHAFTSBURY
SHAFTSBURY
ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON
0.000
0.111
0.190
0.768
0.881
1.710
2.356
0.000
0.597
0.954
1.198
1.474
3.534
5.340
0.000
1.487
1.733
2.489
3.738
US 7
VT 7A APP
NORTHSIDE DR/BENMONT AVE
VT 67A
BERARD ST
HOUGHTON LANE/RICE LANE
BENNINGTON NORTH SH
BENNINGTON TL
CLEVELAND AVE
CHURCH ST/BUCK HILL RD
VT 67
AIRPORT RD
TUNIC RD
OLD DEPOT RD
SHAFTSBURY TL
OLD DEPOT RD
WARM BROOK RD
VT 313 E
RUSSELL ST/E ARLINGTON RD
NUMBER
TH-2
TH-4/TH-5
TH-6
TH-3
TH-2
ENDING REFERENCE:
MM NAME
1.806
3.251
4.008
6.937
1.301
1.223
2.329
2.461
2.683
VT 30
SOUTH ST/NORTH ST
CASTLETON SH
IRA TL
W RUTLAND TL
WHIPPLE HOLLOW RD
MARBLE AVE
VT 133
BR US 4
0.052
0.657
3.204
0.852
5.628
6.659
7.222
0.690
3.532
3.712
0.835
3.850
BURKE HOLLOW RD
SUTTON TL
NEWARK TL
WESTMORE TL
HINTON RIDGE RD
N BEACH RD
BROWNINGTON TL
VT 58
PEPIN RD
CHARLESTON TL
HUDSON RD
VT 105
0.111
0.190
0.768
0.881
1.710
2.356
3.021
0.597
0.954
1.198
1.474
3.534
5.340
6.895
1.487
1.733
2.489
3.738
3.914
VT 7A APP
NORTHSIDE DR/BENMONT AVE
VT 67A
BERARD ST
HOUGHTON LANE/RICE LANE
BENNINGTON NORTH SH
SHAFTSBURY TL
CLEVELAND AVE
CHURCH ST/BUCK HILL RD
VT 67
AIRPORT RD
TUNIC RD
OLD DEPOT RD
ARLINGTON TL
OLD DEPOT RD
WARM BROOK RD
VT 313 E
RUSSELL ST/ E ARLINGTON RD
VT 313 W
NUMBER
TH-4/TH-5
TH-6
TH-3
TH-2
ATR STA
STATUS
R147
R150
R109
A
A
A
R015
A
R083/242
R244
R246
H
A
A
2008
AADT
2010
AADT
2012
AADT
5700
4200
4100
2300
1800
1800
2600
5100
9600
E 5700
A 3800
E 4100
E 1900
A 1700
E 1700
E 2600
E 5700
A 10000
A 5800
A 3800
E 4400
E 2000
A 1700
E 1700
E 2700
E 5600
A 10000
E
E
A
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
A
E
A
E
E
A
E
E
E
A
E
E
A
E
A
E
E
A
E
E
E
A
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
A
E
E
E
VT ROUTE 5A
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
5A
TH-2
TH-31
VT 16 (TH-1)
TH-6
TH-1
TH-2
1900
1700
C129 A(96 SUPP 730
1100
TH-31
P127
A
1100
VT 16 (TH-1)
1400
P708
1300
P126
A
1300
TH-6
P125/P711
A
1200
970
TH-1
P712
970
700
P124/PYAS A
1900
1700
920
760
760
1300
1300
1200
1100
1000
1000
740
1900
1700
930
930
930
1300
1300
1200
1100
1000
1000
750
VT ROUTE 7A
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
TH-7
TH-9
TH-14/71
TH-4
TH-2/6
TH-7
TH-56
TH-1
TH-2
TH-4
TH-1/TH-36
Page 26 of 66
B225
A
B038/109
A
B108
A
TH-7
TH-9
TH-14/TH-71
B283
A
TH-4
TH-2/6
B221
A
TH-7
TH-56
TH-1
B009
B107
A
A
B106
A
B105
B291/082
A
A
TH-2
TH-4
TH-1/TH-36
11500
13100
16700
4800
5000
5800
7800
7800
6500
5700
7000
6000
3800
3900
3900
3800
3100
4700
4600
E 11300 E 13200 E
E 12800 E 11200 E
E 16200 E 16400 E
E 4700 E 4800 E
E 4500 E 5100 A
E 4800 E 5500 E
E 7400 E 7600 E
E 7400 E 7600 E
E 6400 E 7100 E
E 5600 E 6200 E
E 6900 E 5700 E
E 5900 E 4800 E
E 3700 E 3700 A
E 3800 E 4100 E
E 3800 E 4100 E
E 3700 E 4000 E
E 2500 E 2900 A
E 4100 E 4400 A
E 4400 E 4300 E
VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
POLICY, PLANNING AND INTERMODAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Traffic Research Unit
TYPE NO.
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
7A
NAME
FC TOWN
BEGINNING REFERENCE:
MM NAME
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
07
ARLINGTON
SUNDERLAND
SUNDERLAND
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER
DORSET
DORSET
3.914
0.000
1.262
0.000
2.558
3.232
3.571
3.671
4.405
4.653
4.828
4.866
5.031
5.317
6.497
6.831
0.000
0.939
VT 313 W
ARLINGTON TL
HILL FARM RD/BENTLEY HILL RD
SUNDERLAND TL
PROSPECT ST
RIVER RD
UNION ST
WEST RD
WAY'S LANE
MTN VIEW RD/HILL VALE RD
DEPOT ST
BONNET ST
HILL RD/MEMORIAL AVE
BARNUMVILLE RD
NORTH RD
HIGH MEADOW WAY
MANCHESTER TL
BENEDICT RD / TENNIS WAY
07
07
07
07
07
07
WALLINGFORD
CLARENDON
CLARENDON
CLARENDON
CLARENDON
CLARENDON
0.000
0.000
0.915
2.900
4.406
4.886
US 7
WALLINGFORD TL
US 7 S/MIDDLE RD
VT 103
US 7
N SHREWSBURY RD
NUMBER
ENDING REFERENCE:
MM NAME
TH-4 / LT-8
6.139
1.262
2.116
2.558
3.232
3.571
3.671
4.405
4.653
4.828
4.866
5.031
5.317
6.497
6.831
8.073
0.939
1.576
SUNDERLAND TL
HILL FARM RD/BENTLEY HILL RD
MANCHESTER TL
PROSPECT ST
RIVER RD
UNION ST
WEST RD
WAY'S LANE
MTN VIEW RD/HILL VALE RD
DEPOT ST
BONNET ST
HILL RD/MEMORIAL AVE
BARNUMVILLE RD
NORTH RD
HIGH MEADOW WAY
DORSET TL
BENEDICT RD / TENNIS WAY
US 7
TH-4
0.774
0.915
2.900
4.406
4.886
5.296
CLARENDON TL
US 7 N (JOINS US 7 FOR .7 MI)
VT 103
US 7
N SHREWSBURY RD
US 7
TH-3
2.507 SEARSBURG TL
0.172 NEW RD
2.703 VT 9
TH-2/5
TH-3
TH-4
TH-2
TH-46/TH-54
VT 11 (TH-3)
VT 30 (TH-2)
TH-5/TH-29
TH-17
TH-7
TH-8
NUMBER
ATR STA
STATUS
B035/136
TH-2/TH-5
TH-3
TH-4
TH-2
TH-46/TH-54
VT 11 (TH-3)
VT 30 (TH-2)
TH-5/TH-29
TH-17
TH-7
TH-8
B104
B103
B181
B180
A
A
A
A
B371
B171
B170
A
A
B186
B166
B173
A
B102
B101
A
A
R453
R452
R451
R450
R449
A
A
B355
A
B356
A
TH-39
TH-912
TH-914
TH-2
TH-7
US 7 (TH-1)
TH-442
TH-3
B139/128
B041
TH-384/TH-486
B149
B039
H/A
H/C
H
H/A
H
H/A
H/A
H
H
H
TH-4 / LT-8
2008
AADT
2010
AADT
2012
AADT
A 3700 E
E 3700 E
E 4100 E
A 4100 E
E 5900 E
A 7400 E
E 10000 E
E 9200 E
E 9900 A
E 11600 E
E 13400 E
E 6600 E
E 6900 E
E 4600 E
E 4300 E
E 3000 E
E 3000 E
E 3300 E
4200
4200
4200
4200
5200
6200
8900
9400
11200
10500
12200
6500
6800
4500
4200
2900
2900
3200
E
E
E
A
E
A
E
E
A
E
E
E
A
A
E
E
A
A
3800
3800
4100
4100
6100
7300
10500
9600
11000
12100
14000
6400
6700
4400
4100
2900
2900
3100
120
120
410
630
810
350
E
E
E
E
E
E
90
90
1100
560
660
290
VT ROUTE 7B
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
7B
7B
7B
7B
7B
7B
TH-4
A
A
E
E
E
E
E
E
90
90
400
570
650
280
E
E
A
E
A
E
VT ROUTE 8
VT
VT
VT
8
8
8
07 READSBORO
07 SEARSBURG
07 SEARSBURG
0.000 VT 100
0.000 READSBORO TL
0.172 NEW RD
02
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
0.000
2.611
3.188
3.360
3.440
4.071
4.397
4.617
4.968
5.219
TH-3
700 A
700 E
680 A
570 A
570 E
570 A
580 E
580 E
580 E
VT ROUTE 9
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
VT
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
BENNINGTON
NEW YORK SL
GYPSY LA
SEMINARY LA
PARK WAY
MONUMENT AVE
BENMONT AVE
NORTH ST/SOUTH ST
VALENTINE ST
BEECH ST
N BRANCH ST/S BRANCH ST
TH-39
TH-912
TH-914
TH-2
TH-7
US 7 (TH-1)
TH-442
TH-3
TH-384/TH-486
2.611
3.188
3.360
3.440
4.071
4.397
4.617
4.968
5.219
5.542
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GYPSY LA
SEMINARY LA
PARK WAY
MONUMENT AVE
BENMONT AVE
NORTH ST/SOUTH ST
VALENTINE ST
BEECH ST
N BRANCH ST/S BRANCH ST
GAGE ST
TH-6
B194
B157
B153
B152
5500
6000
6100
5300
5500
5800
8700
10400
7800
8700
E
A
E
E
A
E
E
E
A
E
4500
5900
7100
6000
6100
6200
8400
8800
7900
7900
E
A
E
E
A
E
E
E
A
E
4500
5400
7000
5900
6000
6100
7700
8700
7900
5800
E
A
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
APPENDIX F CRASH HISTORY Page: 489
Vermont Agency of Transportation
General Yearly Summaries - Crash Listing: State Highways and All Federal Aid Highway Systems
Date: 01/12/2015
From 01/01/09 To 12/31/13 General Yearly Summaries Information
*
Reporting
Agency/
Number
Route: VT-7A Continued ...
VTVSP0900/13C30
0964
VTVSP0900/10C30
2719
VTVSP0900/13C30
1597
VTVSP0900/10C30
0616
VTVSP0900/11C30
0803
VTVSP0900/09C30
3091
VTVSP0900/09C30
2666
VTVSP0900/13C30
3046
VTVSP0900/10C30
0895
VTVSP0900/09C30
1016
VTVSP0900/09C30
1191
VTVSP0900/10C30
1585
VTVSP0900/09C30
2544
VTVSP0900/10C30
0732
VTVSP0900/09C30
1082
VTVSP0900/12C30
0229
VTVSP0900/13C30
3284-1
VTVSP0900/10C30
0390
VTVSP0900/13C30
0148
VTVSP0900/11C30
2482
VTVSP0900/12C30
3014
VTVSP0900/11C30
1030
VTVSP0900/13C30
3280
VTVSP0900/10C30
0001
VTVSP0900/11C30
2292
VTVSP0900/11C30
1665
VT0020400/10MC0
0269
VT0020400/10MC0
0270
No crashes between
MM 3.8 – 4.1
Number
Of
Injuries
Number
Of
Fatalities
Number
Of
Untimely
Deaths
0
0
Direction
Road
Group
0
N
SH
0
0
S
SH
0
0
0
0
0
S
SH
0
0
0
E
SH
0
0
0
SH
0
0
0
SH
2
0
0
SH
0
0
0
SH
Mile
Marker
Date
MM/DD/YY
Time
Weather
Contributing Circumstances
Direction Of Collision
Arlington
1.47
04/12/2013
11:12
Driving too fast for conditions
Same Direction Sideswipe
No improper driving
Single Vehicle Crash
0
Failed to yield right of way, No improper
driving
Visibility obstructed
Left Turn and Thru, Angle Broadside -->v--
1
Single Vehicle Crash
Visibility obstructed, Failed to yield right of
way, No improper driving
Inattention
Other - Explain in Narrative
Rear End
Fatigued, asleep, Failure to keep in proper
lane
Distracted, Visibility obstructed
Opp Direction Sideswipe
Same Direction Sideswipe
Left Turn and Thru, Angle Broadside -->v--
Town
Arlington
1.48
11/05/2010
18:40
Sleet, Hail (Freezing
Rain or Drizzle)
Cloudy
Arlington
1.76
06/15/2013
16:36
Clear
Arlington
2.45
03/14/2010
04:15
Rain
Arlington
3.05
04/16/2011
17:05
Cloudy
Arlington
3.4
11/25/2009
16:43
Clear
Arlington
3.66
10/09/2009
15:32
Cloudy
Arlington
3.71
10/16/2013
17:15
Clear
Arlington
4.3
04/11/2010
13:20
Cloudy
SH
Arlington
4.35
04/28/2009
10:06
Clear
No improper driving, Failed to yield right of
way, Inattention
No improper driving
Single Vehicle Crash
1
0
0
Arlington
4.35
05/15/2009
17:39
Clear
Inattention, No improper driving
Rear End
0
0
0
Followed too closely, Inattention, No
improper driving
Operating defective equipment, Failure to
keep in proper lane
Inattention, Failure to keep in proper lane
Rear End
1
0
0
Single Vehicle Crash
0
0
0
N
SH
Single Vehicle Crash
2
0
0
N
SH
Driving too fast for conditions, Failure to
keep in proper lane
Failure to keep in proper lane
Single Vehicle Crash
0
0
0
S
SH
Single Vehicle Crash
1
0
0
N
SH
0
0
0
No improper driving, Failure to keep in
proper lane
No Turns, Thru moves only, Broadside ^<
1
0
0
Arlington
4.48
07/03/2010
11:57
Clear
Arlington
5.19
09/26/2009
16:50
Cloudy
Arlington
5.37
03/27/2010
15:56
Clear
Arlington
5.64
05/05/2009
00:00
Clear
Arlington
UNK
01/24/2012
06:00
Rain
Arlington
UNK
11/04/2013
07:30
Sunderland
0.1
02/16/2010
18:12
Sunderland
0.68
01/16/2013
12:51
Sunderland
0.73
10/31/2011
11:00
Sunderland
1.28
09/30/2012
16:21
Cloudy
Sunderland
1.68
05/09/2011
18:30
Clear
Sunderland
1.74
11/03/2013
17:30
Sunderland
1.8
01/01/2010
00:38
Sunderland
1.95
10/11/2011
17:56
Clear
Sunderland
2
07/25/2011
18:49
Cloudy
Manchester
0.08
02/23/2010
16:30
Snow
Manchester
0.08
02/23/2010
16:30
Snow
Snow
W
SH
SH
SH
SH
N
SH
0
0
0
SH
Single Vehicle Crash
0
0
0
SH
No improper driving, Inattention
Rear End
1
0
0
Inattention, No improper driving
Rear End
0
0
0
S
SH
Clear
No improper driving
Head On
0
0
0
S
SH
Snow
Wrong side or wrong way
Single Vehicle Crash
2
0
0
Technology Related Distraction, Failure to
keep in proper lane
Failure to keep in proper lane
Single Vehicle Crash
0
0
0
S
SH
Single Vehicle Crash
1
0
0
S
SH
Opp Direction Sideswipe
0
0
0
N
SH
Swerving or avoiding due to wind, slippery
surface, vehicle, object, non-motorist in
roadway etc
Head On
0
0
0
N
SH
Clear
*Crash occurred prior to the last Highway Improvement Project. This data should not be used in a crash analysis. UNK indicates the Mile Marker is Unknown.
SH
SH
APPENDIXG
CORRESPONDENCEWITHVTRANS
ROWSECTION
From:
Subject:
Date:
To:
Cc:
MacCormack, Lloyd Lloyd.MacCormack@vermont.gov
RE: ROW width for VT7A in Arlington
October 29, 2015 at 9:26 AM
Mark Anders manders@bcrcvt.org
Cloutier, Ryan Ryan.Cloutier@vermont.gov
Mark,
Ihavea+achedaPDFoffourroadsurveylayoutsthatIfoundintheArlingtontownclerksoffice.The
fourlayoutsarecoloredyellow,blue,green,andredandtheyareoverlaidonatownparcelmap.
PleasekeepinmindthatthesedescripConsareover200yearsold,andthedistanceandbearing
accuracydependsonthesurveyorandthemethodsofhowitwassurveyed.Theselayoutswillnot
followthecurrentroadsexactly.Theyellowwaslaidoutin1780anditisrecordedinlandrecordbook
5pages79-80.Nowidthwaslistedinthatlayout.Thebluewaslaidoutin1799andrecordedinland
recordbook5page82andisa“countyroad”andislaidout4rodswide.Thegreenwaslaidoutin1811
andrecordedinlandrecordbook6page154andfollowsthenorthernhalfofthebluelinepre+ywell
unClitmeetsmoderndayRT7A.Thislayoutdescribesthisroadasbeing4rodswide.Theredwaslaid
outin1811andisalsorecordedinlandrecordbook6page154andisan“alteringandresurveyingof
thecountyroad”butnowidthislistedinthislayout.Ibelievethatsincethecountyroadgotalteredin
1811(redline),andtheoriginalcountyroad(blueline)wasalreadyanacCveroad,thetownof
Arlingtonhadtoformallylayitoutasatownroad(becausethecountyroadgotalteredtotheredline)
whichwasthereasonfortheother1811layout(greenline)anditstayed4rodswide.
IbelievethedeedthatMr.Squireshasisatypedversionofbook6page154.Wealsohavethatinour
recordsanditisinour“Booklet”inOn-Basewhichyoumayhavesaw.Atthetopofthetypedversion
someoneadded“4rods–seecountysurvey–June1811”.Thiswasnotontheoriginallayoutinthe
Arlingtonlandrecords.However,thereisa4rodwidecountyroadsurveydated1811inlandrecord
book6page154(greenline)which,asImenConedabove,isnotthroughpresentdayRT7A.IfMr.
Squiresisreferringtoadifferentlayoutthatreferencesa4rodroadjustpassitalongandIwillcheckit
out.
Therefore,sincethesecConofthisprojectwasalteredin1811(redline)andnowidthwasgiveninthat
layout,weareclaimingastatutory3rodrightofway.
Also,Iapologizethatwedidnotdeterminetherightofwaywidthasquicklyasyouwanted,butitisnot
aneasyandquickprocess.Wehavetoresearchalargeamountofroadsurveysinthelandrecords.
SomeCmesthatinvolvesgoingpagebypagethroughadozenormorelandrecordbookswithhand
wri+enlayoutsthatarenotclearlylegible.Inthiscasesomeofthoselayoutsdatedbackasfaras1780.
OncewefindalayoutthatwebelieveiswhatwearelookingforweneedtoplotitinCADtoseeif/how
wellitfitstopresentdayroads.InmostcasesmulCpletripsarenecessarytothetownclerksofficeto
accuratelyfindrightofwaywidthsonacertainroad.
LetmeknowifyouhaveanyotherquesConsorconcerns.
LloydMacCormack
VermontAgencyofTransportaCon
HighwayDivision/RightofWaySecCon
RightofWayAgent
OneNaConalLifeDrive
Montpelier,VT05633-5001
APPENDIXH
PUBLICCOMMENTS
Arlington Schools to Recreation Park Pathway
Local Concerns Meeting February 23, 2015
Arlington Town Hall
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Attendees
Mark Anders, BCRC
Keith Squires, Arlington Select Board Chairman
Ron and Anne Weber, local residents, webera@comcast.net
David Naaktgeboren, local resident and property owner along proposed path, david@abtecincvt.com
Marty Irion, local resident and property owner along proposed path, martyirion@comcast.net
Tim Williams, local resident
Steve Kenny, local resident
Peter Domine, BCRC
Katie Emerson, AmeriCorps VISTA/BCRC
Meeting Notes
6:00 PM, begin meeting
Mark Anders gave an overview of the proposed plan, identifying the need and potential solutions.
Local resident and property owner along the proposed pathway, Marty Irion, asked how the problem
was identified. Keith Squires addressed this, saying pedestrians along VT-7A have been a problem since
the park was built.
A local resident, Anne Weber, observed newer sidewalks on E Arlington Rd have seen a significant
increase in use by pedestrians, but people do not walk beyond where the sidewalks end because it is not
safe or inviting.
Mark presented the potential crossings and pathways along VT-7A to the existing path at the Chem
Clean property at the north end of the Rec Park.
Opening the floor for comments, proposed solutions included: better signage to alert motorists and
inform pedestrians of using proper crossings; the possibility of crossing from E Arlington Rd to the east
side of VT-7A and then crossing VT-313 and entering the Rec Park from the southern side off VT-313.
It was observed that pedestrians and kids in particular, will take the shortest and most direct route
possible, avoided extra crossings. Because of this, one crossing on VT-7A to the east side is desirable.
Property owner Dave Naaktgeboren was concerned with people leaving trash and dog poop, and who
will be responsible for maintaining the path (clearing vegetation, snow removal, etc.) as it will mostly
affect his property. Keith Squires said the Town of Arlington will be responsible for the path.
It was noted that there was a crosswalk near the proposed path, but VTrans changed its design
standards and found it did not conform because of sight distance, and it was removed.
Consensus on objective of path outlined: to reach to the northern end of the Rec Park safely from VT-7A,
where the present footpath begins, off the Chem Clean property.
Future improvements and crossings from the southern end at VT-313 would be desirable, someday.
Building the path and materials used was brought up. Property owner Dave Naaktgeboren would not
like the path be asphalt, mainly for aesthetic reasons, and that compact gravel or something similar
would be desired.
A crossing signal of some kind is needed for crossing VT-7A to alert drivers coming from the north where
the sight distance is restricted.
Concerns about a pedestrian crossing on VT-7A near homes also included traffic congestion, particularly
the noise from the stop and go of loud trucks.
Reducing the speed limit from 35 to 30 would be desirable, and more advanced warning for drivers
coming through town, particularly from the north side where it is 40 mph and drops to 35 mph.
Residents noted that VTrans needs to do better maintenance of vegetation along VT-7A to increase sight
distance, particularly on the east side.
Mark advised residents to contact him with any concerns, and that they will be kept informed of project
developments. A sign in sheet for names and contact information was passed around.
7:15 PM Adjourn
Arlington Schools to Recreation Park Pathway Public Alternatives Meeting April 20, 2015 5:30 to 7:00 pm Arlington Town Hall Present Mark Anders –BCRC Peter Holden – Holden Engineering Keith Squires Dave Naaktgeboren Elizabeth Berger Nancy Hadley Erin Pickering Stephen Kenny Marty Irion Ron Weber Jean Freeburn Meeting Notes Peter Holden went described the seven alternatives. Basically, they are permutations of two concepts – extending the existing sidewalk on the east side of VT7A, a new ped/bike crossing at the church, and continuing the path on the west side of VT7A. The other alternative is to have the entire path on the west side of VT7A. Peter also discussed ideas for improving safety at the pedestrian crossing: a speed table, and advanced warning signs that flash to alert drivers there are pedestrians in the crosswalk ahead. Public Comments • People go faster than 35. We need to reduce the speed limit. • Concern about putting crosswalks at VT313 because of fast turning vehicles. “People go around that corner on three wheels.” •
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The existing crosswalk in the center of town is safer because people drive slower there. There are rear-­‐end crashes by the park entrance – evidence speeding is a problem. Several people did not like the speed table idea: they were concerned about maintenance and public complaints. A small bulb-­‐out at the crosswalk is a good idea. Some liked the idea of hard-­‐packed gravel path along the Naaktgeboren property. There was general consensus that the speed limit should be lower. Move the 40mph zone to north of the park. 40 becomes 35, and 35 becomes 30 near the flashing light. The inn owners thought the sidewalk should be straight—not curved. Keith said as far away from as possible makes snow removal easier. The majority opinion was that the sidewalk should be marble between the town office and the inn. People liked the advanced warning crosswalk signs but not the speed table idea. Most thought there should be two advance warning signs for southbound traffic, the first by Chem Clean. Several people want us to look at pedestrian lighting —maybe motion sensor LED, solar if possible. Most felt the path should be on the east side of VT 7A with the crossing at the church—that is the preferred alternative with no crossings near VT 313.